Share this: FINAL: USA 105, Argentina 78. This was the dominant performance we’ve been waiting for from the Americans. Oddly enough, it might have happened because Carmelo Anthony had a bad game. Anthony, the New York Knicks star and most veteran U.S. Olympian who has carried this team at points throughout the tournament, began the game 0 for 3, missing two open 3-pointers and then an alley-oop layup. He was pulled just 3:04 into the game after picking up his second foul amid Argentina’s 19-7 run to start the game. Then Kevin Durant took over. The Golden State Warriors’ newest addition was lights out in the opening frame, hitting 4 of 5 shots and a perfect 3 of 3 from beyond the arc for 13
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Red Sox’s Pitching Rotation Off To Strong Statistical Start In August
Share this: It’s been an up-and-down season for some of the Red Sox’s starting rotation, but August has been mostly ups for Boston’s starters. The Red Sox’s rotation has a 5-3 record with a 2.69 ERA in 97 innings this month, and David Price will look to improve those numbers even more when he takes the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Hear what NESN’s Dave O’Brien and Dennis Eckersley had to say about Boston’s rotation in the video from “Red Sox Gameday Live” above. Thumbnail photo via Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Michael Phelps Spent The First Day Of His Olympic Retirement In A Pool
Share this: If you spent nearly three decades working at McDonald’s, chances are your first meal upon leaving wouldn’t be a Big Mac. But try telling that to the most decorated Olympian of all time. Michael Phelps recently announced his retirement from swimming after racking up six more medals (five gold), at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. After a grueling Olympic schedule, Phelps returned home to the U.S., where one of the first items on his agenda was enjoying some much-needed R&R — in a pool. Of course, Phelps isn’t exactly swimming a 100-meter final here — he’s lounging with his fiancée, Nicole, and their baby son, Boomer. And it makes sense that the 31-year-old would feel comfortable in a setting where he’s spent so much of
Ellen Degeneres Accused Of Racism For Usain Bolt Olympics Photoshop
Share this: Ellen DeGeneres of all people was in the internet cross-hairs earlier this week for a photo and tweet that had some accusing her of racism. The talk show host thought she was celebrating another dominant performance by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt after he won yet another gold medal in the 100m at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. A day after Bolt’s gold medal performance, DeGeneres tweeted the following photoshopped picture, with her on the back of Bolt as he cruised to the finish line in a qualifying race, a photo that’s received plenty of attention in recent days. Some viewed the photoshopped meme as racist, claiming Ellen implied that she was “riding on the back of a black man.” @TheEllenShow You thought
Mookie Betts Looks To Continue Recent Success At Camden Yards Vs. Orioles
Share this: Mookie Betts has been on a tear at the plate. While there are many impressive statistics to look at, his 65 extra-base hits have to be near the top. And there’s a good chance he’ll add to that total in Baltimore, where he’s hitting .419 with six home runs and 12 RBIs this season. Hear what Betts told NESN’s Gary Striewski about Boston’s series against the Orioles, which begins Tuesday night at Camden Yards, in the video from “Red Sox First Pitch” above. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Conor McGregor’s Aspirations Go Well Beyond Beating Nate Diaz At UFC 202
Share this: Conor McGregor is focused on Nate Diaz a week out from their epic rematch at UFC 202, but the Irish sensation — obsessed with records and making history — is eyeing not only a second world title, but three before it’s all said and done. “I still envision two or possibly three belts on my shoulder,” McGregor said Friday night. Speaking in front of a small collection of media at a private workout session at his self-made gym in Las Vegas, a relaxed McGregor spoke about the biggest question that always seems to follow him, even before his current matchup: What’s next? McGregor is holding his ground as the featherweight king, but he also wonders what would have been if Rafael dos Anjos
Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection: Surprise Cuts At Running Back, Tight End
Share this: The New England Patriots only have played one preseason game, but the 2016 season is approaching faster than you might think. The Patriots must make their first round of cuts in exactly two weeks, and they have to whittle their roster to 53 players by Sept. 3. That won’t be easy with such a such a loaded squad. Here’s how NESN.com Patriots beat writers Doug Kyed and Zack Cox see the roster shaking out. QUARTERBACKDoug Kyed: In: Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: None— Jacoby Brissett isn’t an ideal second-string option for the first four weeks of the regular season, but who else would the Patriots sign? Charlie Whitehurst? The Patriots will have to make a roster move when Brady returns. Zack Cox: In: Jimmy